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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 green pepper, minced
  • 1⁄2 cup celery, minced
  • 1⁄2 cup okra, sliced
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • 1⁄2 cup water
  • 1⁄2 lb shrimp
  • cooked rice
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 159.3
  • Calories from Fat: 60 g
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 125.7 mg
  • Sodium: 478.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 11.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugars: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 14 g

Shrimp Creole

This recipe was taken out of my mom's recipe collection. It is a very old and well used recipe.

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  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (or more as needed for desired consistency)
  • vegetable shortening (or vegetable oil)
  • powdered sugar, for dusting
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 219.2
  • Calories from Fat: 31 g
  • Total Fat: 3.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 76.2 mg
  • Sodium: 213.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 38.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Sugars: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 7.7 g

Funnel Cakes

I found this recipe in my mom's recipe box. She loved fixing funnel cakes for her grandsons when we would come…

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup self rising flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pears in heavy syrup (save syrup)
  • 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
  • cinnamon, to taste (optional)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 424.1
  • Calories from Fat: 82 g
  • Total Fat: 9.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.6 mg
  • Sodium: 331.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 86 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Sugars: 58.8 g
  • Protein: 2.9 g

Apple Pear Cobbler

I created this recipe wanting a cobbler, yet only having canned ingredients on hand. I kind of surprised myself by how…

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  • 1 cup white basmati rice
  • 1 1⁄2 cups water
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup English pea (fresh or frozen)
  • 1⁄2 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen-thawed)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 285.9
  • Calories from Fat: 20 g
  • Total Fat: 2.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 398.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 60.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Sugars: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 7.5 g

Basmati Rice with Corn and Peas

Wonderful side dish from Rice Cooker Cookbook.

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1⁄4 cup carrot, sliced in rounds
  • 1 1⁄2 cups long grain white rice (or any flavorful white rice)
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1⁄4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon almonds, chopped
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 268.8
  • Calories from Fat: 55 g
  • Total Fat: 6.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
  • Sodium: 334.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 46.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Sugars: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 5.9 g

Rice with Carrots and Peas

It is suggested that this rice be served with lamb. From the Rice Cooker Cookbook.

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1⁄2 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 1⁄2 cups water
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 264.5
  • Calories from Fat: 38 g
  • Total Fat: 4.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.2 mg
  • Sodium: 395.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 50.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugars: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g

Mexican Green Rice

Serve this as a side dish with Enchiladas and chiles rellenos. I discovered this in the Rice Cooker Cookbook.

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  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 5 ounces chipped dried beef, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons onions, minced
  • 4 tablespoons green peppers, minced
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 318.1
  • Calories from Fat: 267 g
  • Total Fat: 29.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 74.1 mg
  • Sodium: 551.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 5.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Sugars: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 9.9 g

Hot Dried Beef Spread

This is another recipe from my mom's recipe box. It is used as an appetizer or snack to serve hot on…

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Ingredients
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 744.5
  • Calories from Fat: 392 g
  • Total Fat: 43.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 24.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 192.1 mg
  • Sodium: 547.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 78.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Sugars: 61.6 g
  • Protein: 12.6 g

Fabulous Cheesecake with Blueberry Glaze

Thumbing through my Mother's Recipe Box I discovered this recipe clipped from Southern Living, 1975. Cooking time include time to chill.

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  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
  • 1 1⁄4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
  • 5 1⁄3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup hot water
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 291
  • Calories from Fat: 82 g
  • Total Fat: 9.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 40.2 mg
  • Sodium: 307.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Sugars: 23.5 g

Sticky Cinnamon Buns

This recipe is a from a magazine clipping my Mother saved in her recipe box.

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  • 1 cup flour, sifted
  • 1⁄4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon peel, freshly grated
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1⁄2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature (2 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons orange peel, freshly grated
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon peel, freshly grated
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
  • 4 cups strawberries, washed and hulled
  • 3⁄4 cup sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup water, cold
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 835.8
  • Calories from Fat: 491 g
  • Total Fat: 54.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 30.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 301.3 mg
  • Sodium: 506.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 77.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Sugars: 61.6 g
  • Protein: 12.8 g

Lindy’s Cheesecake with Strawberry Glaze

I found this recipe clipping within my Mother's Recipe Box. It looks very old and well used. I have seen other…

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups dried breadcrumbs (white bread)
  • 2 cups cornbread, crumbs (dried)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 219.9
  • Calories from Fat: 71 g
  • Total Fat: 7.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 80.7 mg
  • Sodium: 575.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 27.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugars: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 8.7 g

Cornbread-Sage Dressing

I found this recipe in my Mother's Recipe Box.

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Ingredients
  • 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
  • 1⁄4 cup sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup strong coffee, hot
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 819.7
  • Calories from Fat: 531 g
  • Total Fat: 59.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 36.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 245.8 mg
  • Sodium: 23 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 73.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugars: 71.4 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

Coffee Buttercream Frosting

I discovered this recipe in Lee Lee's Recipe Box :) I hope you will enjoy it! Cook time includes chilling time.

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  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1⁄4 cup bacon drippings
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 211.1
  • Calories from Fat: 83 g
  • Total Fat: 9.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 61.5 mg
  • Sodium: 550.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 26.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Sugars: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 6.1 g

Southern Bacon Fat Cornbread

I found this recipe in Lee Lee's Recipe Box. The description to the recipe reads: "True Southern Cornbread is generally made…

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Ingredients
  • 16 ounces romaine lettuce, thoroughly washed
  • 6 ounces Swiss cheese, block, shaved
  • 1 cup roasted cashews, salted
  • 1⁄2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1 large apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 large pear, thinly sliced
  • 2⁄3 cup light olive oil
  • 1⁄2 cup sugar
  • 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 613.9
  • Calories from Fat: 395 g
  • Total Fat: 44 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.1 mg
  • Sodium: 411.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Sugars: 33.4 g
  • Protein: 12.8 g

Apple-Pear Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

Start your meal out right or serve as light alternative to lunch. Adapted from the March 2007 edition of Southern Living…

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Ingredients
  • 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup lemon curd
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 302.6
  • Calories from Fat: 169 g
  • Total Fat: 18.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 71.2 mg
  • Sodium: 207.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 29.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Sugars: 12.8 g
  • Protein: 5 g

Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

This is just what you are looking for to go with that hot cup of coffee in the morning ;) I've…

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